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- In Stock: 11
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 43W5861
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview
The IBM PCI Riser Board model 43W5861 is a precision engineered expansion solution designed for the IBM System x3650 server platform. This riser board provides a reliable pathway for additional PCI Express devices, enabling enhanced storage, networking, or accelerator capabilities while maintaining the compact footprint of the 1U server chassis. Built to IBM standards, it delivers high performance, robust signal integrity, and easy installation for demanding data center environments.
Key Features
- Compatible with IBM System x3650 and x3650 M2 servers
- Supports standard PCI Express x8 and x16 slots for flexible expansion
- Optimized trace routing for low latency and high bandwidth
- Gold plated contacts for improved conductivity and long term reliability
- Tool-less mounting with secure retention brackets
- Designed to meet IBM quality and reliability specifications
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 43W5861
- Form Factor: Low profile riser board
- PCI Express Lanes: Up to 8 lanes per slot
- Supported Bus Speed: 5 GT/s (Gen 2) and 8 GT/s (Gen 3)
- Operating Temperature: 0 deg to 55 deg C
- Power Consumption: Typical 15 W per slot
- Connector Type: Standard PCIe edge connector with retention clips
Applications
The IBM PCI Riser Board is ideal for enterprises seeking to expand the capabilities of their x3650 servers. Common uses include:
- Adding high-performance solid state storage controllers
- Integrating additional network interface cards for increased bandwidth
- Deploying GPU or FPGA accelerators for compute-intensive workloads
- Enhancing virtualization hosts with extra I/O resources
- Supporting backup and disaster recovery appliances that require extra PCIe slots
By choosing the IBM 43W5861 PCI Riser Board, you gain a dependable, easy-to-install solution that maximizes the potential of your existing server infrastructure while preserving the space efficiency of a 1U chassis.